How To Fix PO197 - Invalid driver name

PO197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Invalid driver name

What causes this issue?

The specified driver name does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose F4 to display a list of the valid driver names.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO197 - Invalid driver name ?

  The SAP error message PO197 "Invalid driver name" typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or when dealing with database connections in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified driver name for the database connection.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Driver Name: The driver name specified in the connection settings may be misspelled or not match any of the installed drivers.
  Driver Not Installed: The required database driver may not be installed on the server or client machine.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration files where the driver name is defined.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the driver may not be compatible with the version of the database or SAP system being used.
  Environment Variables: The environment variables that point to the driver location may not be set correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Driver Name: Verify that the driver name specified in the connection settings is correct. Refer to the documentation for